PYSO Alumna Hannah Ishizaki Visits Rehearsal for Q&A with Maestro Joyce
On Sunday, February 23, PYSO alumna Hannah Ishizaki joined Maestro Joyce and PYSO musicians for a Q&A before rehearsal. Following the world premiere of her work Spin with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Ishizaki shared insights on her journey from PYSO to...
Alumni Update: Kenken Gorder
This past week, PYSO Alum Kenken Gorder (Trumpet 2013-16) visited Pittsburgh from Austin, TX where he has made his musical home for the past few years…
PYSO Announces the Winner of the 2024-2025 Conducting Competition!
Congratulations to Noah Palivoda, the winner of the 2024-25 Season Conducting Competition! Noah will conduct PYSO in Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps on Sunday, March 9, 2025…
Alumni Update: Hannah Ishizaki Debuts “Spin” with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
YSO alumna Hannah Ishizaki (Violin 2013-18) is making her mark on contemporary classical composition this February when the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of her piece “Spin”…
PYSO Announces the Winner of the 2024-2025 Concerto Competition!
Congratulations to PYSO cellist Albert Dong who is the winner of PYSO’s 2024-25 Concerto Competition! Albert will perform the first movement Antonin Dvořák Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 on our concert at Heinz Hall on Sunday, May 18, 2025…
Alumni Update: Heidi Bearcroft
PYSO alumna and Toronto Symphony Orchestra Principal Harpist Heidi Bearcroft (née Van Hoesen Gorton) recently graced the cover of Harp Column magazine, the premier source of news and information for harpists worldwide!
Alumni Update: Jim Anderson (French horn 1968-69)
We recently heard from PYSO Alum Jim Anderson (French horn, 1968 to 69) and he has been busy! For nearly 50 years he has worked in the music industry in the field of acoustic audio engineering and production, specializing in high-definition stereo and surround sound recordings…
PYSO Alumni Update: Joshua Dick
PYSO recently heard from PYSO Alum Joshua Dick (Percussion 2009-11) who currently is a professional musician in Houston, Tx. After graduating in 2014 from Duquesne University with a degree in Percussion Performance…
Maestro Manfred Honeck leads PYSO rehearsal of Mahler’s Symphony No.1
On Sunday night PYSO students were so excited to work with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Maestro Manfred Honeck! Maestro Honeck shared invaluable insights and musical guidance on several movements of Mahler's Symphony No. 1 with the students. Mahler's...
Alumni Update: Jimmy Cunningham and Devin Moore
Congratulations to PYSO Alumni Jimmy Cunningham and Devin Moore who recently performed at Carnegie Hall with the NYO All Stars Orchestra…